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How to Send a Fake Picture in Kik

How to Send a Fake Picture in Kik

As one of the most popular anonymous chat apps, Kik’s user base and photo traffic are both impressive. As with most messenger-style applications, there are two ways to send a photo on Kik. You can either take a live photo and have it go directly from the camera to your Kik chats, or you can load an existing picture of your device’s camera roll. 

There are two ways to send a photo on Kik, like on any other messenger app: you can take a live photo or select one from the camera roll. However, as part of promoting honest dealing online and discouraging catfishing, the Kik app informs the recipient of a photo whether a photo was taken in-app or sent from the camera roll. As with most security features of this sort, a sufficiently clever and determined user can work his or her way around the restriction.

Why Use a Fake Photo on Kik?

It is worth asking – why even bother with a fake photo on Kik? Although, like all platforms, Kik has instances of fraud, identity theft, and the like, most fake photos found on the site are there as part of a genuine prank, joke, or, for lack of a better word, theatrical performance. The remaining fake photos are often “safety” selfies used as a defense against an uninvited or unwanted suitor.

Practical Jokes

The main idea behind Kik has always been having fun. It’s not an app for business networking, it isn’t a place to hammer out world events.  It’s generally not a place for serious communication. As such, it can be limiting to not be able to play practical jokes on your friends.

For instance, you may want to send a photoshopped photo of yourself. If the recipient can’t tell that a particular photo is from the phone’s camera roll, you can surprise them or make them laugh with a funny filter from a photo editing app.

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Lazy Selfies

Let’s say that you are in your sweatpants, wearing no makeup, or looking exhausted. But your crush is asking for a selfie now. This is an excellent time to pull out the fake photo skills you’re going to learn in this article.

Responding to Unwanted Advances

The point of Kik is that pretty much anyone can message you. If a creep messages you, you can always block them. But unfortunately, some people will work around the block and start stalking you. It might be easier to send a random, non-alluring picture to throw him off.

So how do you send a fake photo without the other party knowing? Positive young multiracial couple taking selfie while walking on street

How Do You Fake A Live Pic On Kik?

If you already have the Kik app downloaded, you’ll need a fake camera app. There are many of these out there, so you likely won’t have a problem finding one that works best for you.

Make sure that you browse around the app store and read reviews before you download one. One app that is well-reviewed is GalleryCam, which doesn’t require rooting and seems to work pretty well.

Once you’ve found a perfect fit for your device, download it. If you’re using an Android phone, you may need to set the new camera app as your default, otherwise, Kik may pick up your phone’s native camera.

When Kik asks you what camera you would like to use, there is going to be the option to select the fake camera app. This will open your camera roll and once you’ve selected the picture that you wish to send, it will be sent as a live photo. You may have to install an earlier version of Kik to be able to do this, though.

Safety First

Keep in mind that you always need to be careful online, and Kik isn’t an exception here. Using a fake camera app will show you how easy it is to send fake photos, which means that people could be using the same trick on you, too. Be sure to stay safe on the Internet by checking out this free eBook on internet safety practices.

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Fake Doesn’t Mean Evil

It is obvious that a fake camera can be used for good. In fact, it can be a lifesaver when it comes to sending photos to your crush or significant other. But be wary of the ways that other people might use it, and make sure that all your loved ones who use Kik are aware of the dangers too. You can never be too careful online.

Have you ever used a fake camera? Which one worked for you? What have you used it for? Feel free to tell everyone about your Kik adventures in the comment section below.

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3 thoughts on “How to Send a Fake Picture in Kik”

Mike T says:
the app they show doesn’t exsist anymore
Mithu says:
Which is the best fake camera app for Kik?……
scott shannon says:
WTF why can’t you just accept yourself as being ugly??
Jzanthipus says:
Because if someone sends me a fake ass pic I want to respond in kind.

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